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Graduating students from The BUSY School will take many different pathways, some heading straight into the workforce, some undertaking apprenticeships and others moving onto higher education through university or vocational colleges. With an individualised approach, BUSY School students, while completing their QCE, are also provided guidance and opportunity to explore career paths that they are interested in. Recently being informed

Talking to us in the Rec Room of The BUSY School’s Ipswich Campus, young Tane’s story is one of remarkable resilience. His journey, marked by teenage struggles, finds hope and purpose within the supportive community of The BUSY School, leading him to find his purpose and start a career pathway in entrepreneurship for trade. A passionate sports enthusiast with a

Thanks to the support and leadership of Muru Office Supplies, The BUSY School is proud to launch the R.E.S.P.E.C.T Program, piloting from the Cairns Campus in Term 4 this year. Muru, which means ‘pathway’ in the language of the coastal Sydney region (where the company began), is dedicated to creating opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, employing over

As a Teacher’s Aide at The BUSY School Ipswich campus, Fred’s own story has been the driving inspiration to give back to young people who have disengaged with their education. With memories of his own schooling experience as a new arrival in Australia, having no English skills and coupled with the stresses of arriving in a new country, it was

Neisha or ‘Neish’, has transformed from struggling to engage with education to becoming a straight-A student with a 100% attendance rate at The BUSY School Ipswich Campus. Her story is one of perseverance, adaptability, and respect for others, all of which have propelled her to excel academically.  Neish’s educational journey has been anything but conventional. After COVID-19 lockdowns, Neish’s return

Supporting Youth to Reengage with Education The 20-day annual fundraising cause, Hoops4Schools, has successfully concluded, this year raising an impressive $51,871 to support young people who are disengaged from mainstream education. With 20% of youth now affected by this growing crisis, Hoops4Schools brings much-needed attention to the urgent need for alternative learning pathways across the nation. Over 300 participants from

Wear it Purple Day is an annual event in Australia to celebrate diversity and young people from the LGBTQIA+ community.  It acknowledges that all young people, regardless of their gender or sexual identification, have the right to be proud of who they are and who they are becoming. It occurs on the last Friday of August and in 2024, this

The BUSY School is making waves in youth education, focusing on academic success and creating meaningful and sustainable career pathways for its students.  Joining this mission is Grace Tobin, one of the on-campus Employment Pathway Officers, whose dedication and passion is the driving force behind the school’s transformative approach. Grace Tobin, an advocate for youth empowerment, emphasises the importance of

In a world where most teenagers are grappling with the complexities of adolescence, Pranesh stands out with an extraordinary determination to alter his life path. At just 16 years old, Pranesh has already experienced more challenges and witnessed more devastation than most adults could imagine. Raised in the harsh reality of severe domestic violence and instability, his childhood has been

This month you can support a great cause by donating to one of our Hoops4Schools Challenge teams – or join this fun Challenge and help raise funds with us! Commencing soon, on August 16 2024, the Hoops4Schools Challenge will take aim at the urgent issue of education disengagement in Australia. For 20 days, participants will sink hoops daily to spotlight

Hoops4Schools is proud to announce that Be Challenged, a leading provider of innovative team-building experiences, has come on board as a major supporter for the 2024 event. This exciting partnership promises to elevate our annual fundraising event with high-energy activities designed to unite corporate teams and support the fight against educational disengagement in Australia. Hoops4Schools aims to raise awareness and

AN IPSWICH CAMPUS STUDENT STORY Imogen (Immy), a student at The BUSY School Ipswich Campus, has faced more challenges in her young life than many can imagine. Yet, her story is one of hope, transformation, and the profound impact that a supportive environment can have on a young person’s life. Growing up, Immy’s home life was far from ideal. “I